LLOYD - Richard W. “Papa” Lloyd, 71, passed away at his Yulee home Saturday afternoon, June 11, 2011. He was born November 8, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Yulee 40 years ago from St. Simons, GA.
He was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Lloyd retired from Jefferson Smurit in 1996 after 25 years of service. He loved working with his fruit trees and playing with grand kids. He was a man of compassion and was generous in helping others.
He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of 43 years, Cathy Arlene Lloyd of Yulee, FL; a daughter, Mary Spivey, also of Yulee; four sons, Anthony of North Dakota, Edwin (Amber) of Yulee, Richard (Jessica) of Defuniak Springs, FL and Benjamin of Yulee; eight grandchildren, Richard and Allen Spivey of Yulee, Michael, Austin, Montana and Keegan Lloyd of Defuniak Springs, FL, William and Cathy Lloyd of Yulee. He also leaves behind two very special friends, Dr. Edward Tribuzio and Ovlin (Bonnie) Williams.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.